THQ and Relic Entertainment announce that Company of Heroes: Tales of
Valor is gold, and the World War II real-time strategy standalone expansion
is expected in stores on April 9. Here's the skinny:

AGOURA HILLS,
Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced Company of
Heroes®: Tales of Valor™, the next chapter in the critically-acclaimed Company
of Heroes franchise, has reached the gold master stage of development and has
entered manufacturing. Developed by award-winning Real-Time Strategy (RTS)
developer, Relic Entertainment, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor offers three,
intense single-player campaigns, three new multiplayer modes and an innovative
“direct-fire” feature that offers an unprecedented amount of control on the
battlefield. Scheduled for a nationwide release at all major retail and online
outlets on April 9, 2009, Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor will be available as
a Games for Windows® PC title for a suggested retail price of $29.99.

“Building upon the recent critical and commercial success of Dawn of War II,
Relic Entertainment is set to deliver the next great chapter in the
award-winning Company of Heroes franchise,” said Kevin Kraff, vice president of
global brand management, THQ. “Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor strengthens
Relic Entertainment’s reputation as a leading RTS developer, with an unwavering
dedication to innovative, ground-breaking gameplay experiences.”

“Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor brings an exceptional amount of tactical
control and intimate combat to the franchise,” said Tarrnie Williams, general
manager, Relic Entertainment. “The three new single-player campaigns, new
multiplayer modes and advanced gameplay mechanics emphasize precision and
require players to use a new level of strategy and skill to achieve victory
during the historic battles of World War II.”